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4.6.08

A conference I highly recommend

MUSLIMS FOR PROGRESSIVE VALUES 2nd Annual National Conference July 17 - 20, 2008 Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York Muslims for Progressive Values cordially invites you to our second annual National Conference Join fellow progressive Muslims from around the United States for two days of spiritual refreshment, strategizing for the future, and exploration of this year's theme, Establishing the Progressive Mindset. Conference Highlights Include: * Community Building and Media Training by KNP Communications, a firm whose clients include Fortune 500 companies and Members of Congress Artists and Authors Night * An Artists Night showcasing some of the best work by progressive Muslim artists, authors, and musicians * The Prophet Muhammad and Social Change, a presentation on the spiritual message of Islam by Sultan Hameed, co-founder and Director of Education of the Muslim Reform Movement Organization * Community in Twelve Houses, an exploration of astronomy and astrology in Islamic history and the ways in which these lessons still apply today by internationally-syndicated columnist Jack Fertig * A Dinner and Evening Entertainment in downtown New York City * New This Year! Progressive Muslim Youth Conference, a program to begin a lifelong journey of spirituality, faith, progressive values, and open, equal community for youth ages 14 and up (a select number of scholarships are available) For more information or to register online, please visit http://www.mpvusa.org/ Fee Table Conference Registration Fee: $65* Meals (does not include Saturday night dinner and outing): $88* Lodging for two nights only: $110 Lodging for three nights: $165

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